MONUMENT NO. 359611

A small motte and bailey, excavated in 1970 and since completely levelled. It had been constructed in two phases and abandoned in the 13th century. Traces of a manorial site of several periods and of an 11th century timber manor-house were found during the excavations, the latter under the motte.

A small motte and bailey, excavated in 1970 and since completely levelled. It had been constructed in two phases and abandoned in the 13th century. Traces of a manorial site of several periods and of an 11th century timber manor-house were found during the excavations, the latter under the motte. (2,3)

Amorphous ground disturbance in a harvested wheat field indicates the site of the motte and bailey, but the plan cannot be interpreted from ground inspection. No further information; excavations were done from London and the locals know nothing. (4)

SOURCE TEXT

( 1) Ordnance Survey Map (Scale / Date)

OS 6" 1960

( 2) General reference

DOE England 1970 5 25 (BK Davison)

( 3) Council for British Archaeology Group 9: South Midlands archaeology newsletter